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Y179 NRK

2001 Honda Cb 500 S

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,520 mi
Last recorded31,520 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Cb 500 S21,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 NRK
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500 S
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 31,520 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 31,186 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 32,764 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 30,707 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 30,585 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 30,455 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 30,285 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 30,073 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 30,073 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 29,961 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 29,668 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 29,450 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 28,978 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 28,382 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2013 28,382 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2012 27,725 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 27,127 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 26,497 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Jul 2009 25,867 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 25,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Jul 2007 24,492 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 23,721 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 500 S?

Based on 1,278 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
878
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
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Y179 NRK is a 2001 Honda Cb 500 S in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Honda Cb 500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 21,265 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Cb 500 S fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y179 NRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 500 S typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Honda Cb 500 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y179 NRK registered?

Y179 NRK is a 2001 Honda Cb 500 S, first registered on 14 July 2001.

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